Court Services Lead: Scanning, Data Entry & Cash Handling

Garland; Garland (TX); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Garland Municipal Court is seeking a detail-oriented supervisor to oversee scanning, indexing and processing of citations and court documents within the Mail/Bond, Dockets and Online Services units. The role manages a small team and ensures accurate daily cash handling and reporting.

You will supervise staff, train on court rules, maintain schedules, review case files and assist with warrants and writs as needed, while supporting efficient court operations in a busy municipal environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1-year advanced training past the high school level.
• 4 years related Court / law enforcement experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Prepare schedule of assignments in order to maintain adequate coverage.
• Train staff on Court rules, legislative updates, policies and procedures; assign and oversee subordinates daily work tasks.
• Verify balance sheets for each clerk when a cash drawer is closed, as well as deposits and payments for court, warrant unit and jail for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain the daily citation reconciliation report for management.
• Scan court documents into electronic format for ongoing judicial transference and processing of information (Open Records request, research, management reports and etc).
• Oversee, assist and resolve public inquiries/problems encountered by staff related to the Municipal Court operations.
• May assist with obtaining, processing and reviewing legal documents for all judicial departments for completeness, timeliness and conformity to legal requirements.
• May supervise the preparation and updates of the court calendars and assist with the reviewing of case files for completeness and further processing requirements prior to and after court proceedings.
• May research, prepare and process cases for warrants (Alias, Bench and Capias) and issue writs, warrants and other official court documents and correspondents as needed by the Municipal Court.
• Ensure daily workloads are completed each day or reallocate staff to finish all day tasks.
• Participate in IT system updates related to Court processing.

Skills

Cash handling

Court operations

Electronic filing

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Garland Municipal Court is seeking a detail-oriented supervisor to oversee scanning, indexing and processing of citations and court documents within the Mail/Bond, Dockets and Online Services units. The role manages a small team and ensures accurate daily cash handling and reporting.

You will supervise staff, train on court rules, maintain schedules, review case files and assist with warrants and writs as needed, while supporting efficient court operations in a busy municipal environment.